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Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Macheting Girlfriend to Death in Rivers

20 August 2025

Police spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement posted on social media. The suspect, identified as Kingsley Chinamezu, popularly known as Power Sharp, reportedly attacked and killed his girlfriend on 30 July in Umuebule community. After the incident, he allegedly fled to Egbeta village in Edo State, where he was said to have […]

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Nigerian Basketball Player Dies During Training in the Philippines

20 August 2025

The 19-year-old collapsed while practicing with the UP Fighting Maroons at the Varsity Training Centre in Diliman. Despite immediate first aid and being rushed to a nearby hospital, he was later pronounced dead. Confirming the tragic incident in a statement published by Spin.ph, Bo Perasol, Director of the UP Office for Athletics and Sports Development, […]

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Naira Marley Speaks on Mohbad’s Death, Denies Involvement

20 August 2025

The singer released a two hour documentary as he recounted Mohbad’s journey with his record label, addressing controversies and refuting allegations linking him to the late singer’s death. Recall that, Mohbad, known for hits like KPK and Ask About Me, died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27. His passing sparked widespread outrage […]

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NYSC Condemns Assault on Corps Member, Promises Psychological Support

20 August 2025

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the scheme described the incident as “unfortunate and unacceptable,” stressing that there was no justification for the actions of the vigilante operatives. “Management strongly condemns the unacceptable and dehumanising manner in which the operatives conducted their operations, irrespective of their initial justification for the purported investigation they set out […]

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Traditionalists Urge Tinubu to Declare August 20, 21 National Holidays

20 August 2025

In a statement issued in Ibadan on Wednesday to mark the 2025 Isese Day celebration, ICIR President, Fayemi Fakayode, said such recognition would ensure fairness for adherents of traditional religion across Nigeria. Currently, Oyo, Lagos, Ogun, and Osun states have declared August 20 a public holiday in honour of Isese, a day set aside to […]

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Ooni Of Ife Dismisses Alaafin’s 48hour Ultimatum As Empty Threat Of Dead Empire

20 August 2025

Ooni described the 48 hours ultimatum by the Alaafin of Oyo to withdraw the Okanlomo of Yorubaland Chieftaincy title conferred on an Ibadan-based businessman, Dotun Sanusi as empty threats of a dead empire. The Alaafin had issued a 48 hours ultimatum to the Ooni of Ife to withdraw the Chieftaincy title.Owoade said the decision of […]

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Sowore condemns DSS screening of SAN designates, says “Nigeria is down”

20 August 2025

He expressed his condemnation in a statement on his social media page. This comes as a senior advocate of Nigeria, Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, had on Monday raised an alarm over the development. Akinboro described the situation as illegal and an attempt to truncate the independence of the country’s legal profession. Reacting, Sowore decried the collapse […]

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Syria, Israel Hold De-escalation talks to Ease Tensions Over Sweida Violence

20 August 2025

According to Syrian state media, the meeting, which also included Syria’s intelligence chief—focused on “non-interference in Syria’s internal affairs” and the monitoring of a Sweida ceasefire brokered by the United States in July. Both sides reportedly reaffirmed their commitment to Syria’s territorial unity, rejecting “any projects aiming to divide it,” while stressing that Sweida and […]

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Former Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye Retires from Professional Football at 36

20 August 2025

The 36-year-old forward made the announcement in a heartfelt statement on his social media platforms, where he expressed gratitude to God, his family, friends, fans, and everyone who contributed to his football journey. “After much thought and consideration, with mixed emotions, I’ve decided to retire from professional football. I will first like to thank God […]

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Man Allegedly Lured and Raped 8-Year-Old Girl

20 August 2025

The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. In one of the cases, Ikenga, a superintendent of police, stated, a suspect named Emmanuel Sampson allegedly lured the eight-year-old daughter of his neighbour under the pretence of giving her food, and then raped her. The spokesperson said the case […]

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